“We
are lonesome animals. We spend all our life trying to be less lonesome.
One of our ancient methods is to tell a story begging the listener to say --
and to feel --
'Yes, that's the way it is, or at least that's the way I feel it. You're not
as alone as you thought.'”

"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is a song written and recorded
by
American
country music singer-songwriter
Hank Williams in 1949. The song about loneliness was largely
inspired by his troubled relationship with wife
Audrey Sheppard. With evocative lyrics, such as the opening lines
"Hear that lonesome
whip-poor-will/He sounds too blue to fly," the song has been
covered by a wide range of musicians.

Thank you so much, Rip!
Many things I do forget, but as a confirmed USMC junkie since the age of
two years and four months when I caught my first site of a gorgeous
young Marine, resplendent in his dress blues outside Miller and Rhodes
in downtown Richmond, I should hope I'd never forget the Marine Corps
Birthday!

Semper Fi!

From Joyce
Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA - 10/19/18:

Thanks, Joyce!

“Do goofy stories make people nice? What if, in their goofiness,
these stories somehow inspire that in the right way. Is that a social good?”-
Matt Stone
(b. 26 May 1971)

From
My Niece,
Shari, of VA - 10/09/18 - "Halloween (#12 in a
series of 14)":

The paint used must be animal friendly. Some of these are super cute.
I cannot see my furry friends allowing me to dress them up, so to those who get
their animals to oblige - what a miracle!

Thanks, Shari!

BONUS CROCHET
PATTERN (Sorry, not theme related):

Bonnie Barker's
Yule Tree Throw & Pillow-
"This elegant design will add a note of comfort to any style of
decorating and will be enjoyed whenever the weather is cold. The cable
patterns are beautifully designed, featuring fir trees along the centers
of both throw and pillow."

Mr. Food's
Country-Bumpkin Fried Steak- "Country-Bumpkin Fried Steak is a down-home
old-fashioned favorite in the South, Midwest, and Southwest. No matter
where you live, this easy skillet meal has an extra-special
country-fried topping that's sure to win raves at your dinner table!"

Mr. Food's
Real Butter Cookies - "Crisp
butter cookies like Mama used to make. Mmm, they melt in your mouth.
Make sure you take a bite of these homemade cookies fresh out of the
oven for the ultimate comfort dessert."

Mr. Food's
Hot Tomato Grits - "No true Southern
breakfast would be complete without a helping of grits! And with bacon,
cheese and tomatoes, you can't go wrong!"

2. Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Neighbors Helping Neighbors
for Jamey Douglas Bacon ('66) of VA - Cozzy's Comedy Club, 9700 Warwick Blvd,
Newport News, Virginia 23601. Jamey is in need of support with having her
bathroom remodeled to meet her needs of an updated ADA bathroom. Tickets for
this fundraising event are only $15, and there will also be a 50/50 raffle,
great raffle items and opportunities to directly donate to Jamey before, during
and after the event. All proceeds from ticket sales and raffles will go directly
to Jamey.

3.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on
the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James
River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few
years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details,
call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations.